I am an American and I'm assuming that Sked2er_at_aol.com is also, given
his choice of America Online as an ISP. His use of the term is,
unfortunately, almost certainly as I described.

I really can't understand why someone would join a mailing list, ask for
help, and then be rude to everyone in the list -- including those who
tried to help. I really appreciate the way that everyone else on this
list makes an effort to express themselves clearly, quote messages to
which they are replying, spell, punctuate, and capitalize appropriately.